Site work for a water / sewer project in Decatur, Illinois. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The proposed project herein specified and described includes the following work: The separation of approximately 16,000 linear feet (LF) of sewer to eliminate all basement backups within the Oakland and Grand Avenue area on the west side of City of Decatur, IL. The furnishing of all necessary labor, equipment, and material for the complete demolition of approximately 50 inlets and demolition/abandonment of approximately 2,500 LF existing storm sewers. In addition to the installation of approximately 12,500 LF storm sewers, 50 inlets, 60 manholes (48"" to 108"" Diameter), and restoration. All proposals must be accompanied by a BANK DRAFT, CASHIER S CHECK, OR CERTIFIED CHECK made payable to Treasurer, Decatur, Illinois, in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid or BID BOND in the same amount. The contractor shall at all times during the term of this Contract pay the applicable prevailing wage for Macon County for the month during which the work is performed, as determined by Davis-Bacon. Ten Percent (10%) of the total dollar amount of the contract should be performed by minority business enterprises if subcontracting opportunities are available and/or 10% of the total dollar amount of the contract should be for the purchase of goods, material and equipment to Minority Business Enterprises. Eighteen Percent (18%) of the total hours worked should be performed by minority workers. All Contractors shall provide evidence of meeting the City s minority participation goals prior to the award of this project and prior to all payments made for work completed or provide the City of Decatur documentation on their good faith efforts to comply with the participation goals. Required information and documentation is included in the Project Manual and to be submitted with the bid proposal. The Bidder must comply with all information and instructions for Bidders. The award of the Contract, if made by the Owner, will be made with the concurrence of the Illinois EPA to the qualified Bidder submitting the lowest responsive, and responsible bid, but the Owner shall determine at their own discretion whether a Bidder is qualified to perform the Contract, whether by pre-qualifications, post-qualification or other methods; and what bid is the lowest responsive, responsible bid; and whether it is to the interest of the Owner to accept the bid. If awarded, a written Notice of Award will be sent to the successful Bidder(s).